Miele W 4840 installation instructions General problems with the washer

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Frequently asked questions

General problems with the washer

Issue	Possible cause	Solution

The washer shakes	The four feet are not resting	Level the machine (see
during the spin cycle.	evenly on the floor.	"Leveling the washer").

There are unusual	There is no fault. Lapping sounds at the beginning
sounds coming from	and end of the drain process are normal.
the drain pump.
Large residues of	The water pressure is too	Clean the water intake
detergent remain in the	low.	hose filter under running
dispenser drawer.		water and carefully
		remove any large
		particles.

	Water softeners tend to	Clean the detergent
	clump.	drawer. In the future
		add the detergent first
		then the water softener.
The fabric softener is	The siphon tube is either	Clean the siphon tube,
not completely	positioned incorrectly or	see "Cleaning and care
dispensed or too much	clogged.	- Cleaning the detergent
water remains in the		drawer".
"Softener"
compartment.

The display shows a	The display language was	Select the display
foreign language.	adjusted.	language. See "Setting
		the display language".

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Contents Operating and Installation Instructions Washer 4840 Contents Contents Important Safety Instructions Use Save These InstructionsControl panel Guide to the washerProgram selection using the display Selection and display of program settingsDisplay function Menu buttonsSetting the display language Before using for the first timeShipping strut reminder Starting the first wash programPrepare and sort the laundry Sort the laundry Using the washerPretreat stains General tipsLoad the laundry Comforter loaded correctly Loading a comforterComforter loaded incorrectly Select a program Select a temperature and/or spin speedProgram guide Silk Temperature Final spin Item / Tip WoolensCold Slow spin CustomDenim/Jeans Temperatures Final spin Item / Tip DelicatesDress shirts Warm Med spinNo Heat Max spin Temperature Final spin Item / Tip Beach towelsExpress Drain / SpinRinse spin Final spin speedHold No spin Deselect rinse spin and final spinSelect an option Adjusting the buzzer volumeExtended SensitiveAdd detergent Heavy Soil Main washBleach SoftenerUniversal Color Delicate Bleach DetergentsFabric after care Cancel Select Delay Start if desiredAdjust Deactivate the Child Lock Start the program Activate the Child Lock If desiredProgram end Adjusting the temperature Canceling a programAdjusting the spin speed Adjusting the optionsRemove this guide for easy reference Quick guideQuick guide Select a temperatureSort the laundry Load the laundrySelect an Option Add detergent Select Delay Start if desiredStart a program Activate the Child Lock if desiredSelectable Options except for buzzer Drum door cannot be opened if Adding/removing laundry during a wash programCleaning the exterior and control panel Cleaning and CareCleaning the drum Desclaing the washerSiphon tube and channel Cleaning the detergent drawerCleaning the water inlet filters Wash program cannot be started Frequently asked questionsIssue Possible fault Fix Display shows a fault messageGeneral problems with the washer Unsatisfactory wash results Drum door cannot be opened Frequently asked questionsFrequently asked questions Pull out the detergent drawer Opening the drum doorPC Update After sales serviceOptional accessories RepairsInstallation Instructions Front view InstallationRear view Installation Installation siteDo not lift the washer by the drum door Removing the shipping struts Leveling the washer Adjust the four leveling feetPlumbing Hose extension optional accessoryDo not connect the washer to hot water only Water connectionTips for a hot water connection Drainage Electrical connection Setting the display language Disposal of the packing material Help protect our environmentDisposal of an appliance